intelligent

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BrE /ˈɪntəlɪdʒənt/ AmE /ˈɪnˌtɛlɪdʒənt/

adjective en → es

1 SMART [attributive], [predicative] A2

having or showing a good ability to learn and understand things

inteligente, astuto, perspicaz

  • be intelligent about something

Collocations an intelligent decision · show intelligence in doing sth

  • She's very intelligent and hard-working.

    Ella es muy inteligente y trabajadora.

2 PERCEPTIVE [attributive], [predicative] B1

able to understand things quickly or easily

perspicaz, agudo, penetrante

  • be perceptive about something

Collocations perceptive comments · a perceptive observation

  • He is very perceptive and understands people well.

    Es muy perspicaz y entiende bien a las personas.

3 SHARP [attributive], [predicative] B2

having or showing quick understanding, especially in difficult situations

agudo, penetrante, perspicaz

  • be sharp about something

Collocations sharp remarks · a sharp mind

  • She made some very sharp observations.

    Ella hizo algunas observaciones muy agudas.